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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,797.89, 17,660.80 and 7,132.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,797.89, 17,660.80 and 7,132.61 is: 9,842.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,797.89 : 17,660.80 = 7,132.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,797.89/17,660.80 = 7,132.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,797.89x = 17,660.80 × 7,132.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,797.89x = 125,967,598.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,967,598.69/12,797.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,842.84

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